Rotorua Te Pā Tū Māori Cultural Experience - Dinner Included

Experience a Māori evening
at the forest venue of Te Pā Tū

Your experience begins at the Te Pā Tū Gathering Place on Hinemaru Street, Rotorua. This arrival space welcomes manuhiri (guests) and serves as an orientation area where each group meets and prepares for the cultural journey ahead. The evening then continues in a forest setting on the outskirts of Rotorua, where you discover the traditional way of life, history, culture and customs of the Māori people.

Watch a cultural performance among tawa trees and fires

Surrounded by towering tawa trees and blazing fires, enjoy a powerful Māori cultural performance combining storytelling and dance. In the forest amphitheater, listen to Māori songs and experience traditions that change according to the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar).

Enjoy a four-course fusion feast of seasonal ingredients

Dinner starts with forest canapés made from foraged ingredients, followed by a three-course fusion feast designed and prepared by Māori chefs. Depending on the weather, dine outdoors or enjoy the view from the indoor space.

Bottled water is provided, and other drinks are available for purchase on site. Gluten-free and vegetarian meals can be catered for, but due to the nature of Māori cuisine and the cultural experience, not all dietary requirements can be met.

※ The dining location (outdoors or indoors) may change depending on the weather.
※ Performances and songs may vary according to the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar).